Bank holiday today, Nov. 11 -- Banks across Bihar will remain open today, November 11, during the second phase of Legislative Assembly polls, according to the Reserve Bank of India region-wise holiday calendar.

The Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar are being conducted in two phases to elect 243 members to the state assembly. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, was held on November 6, while voting for the second phase, covering 122 seats, will be conducted today. The results will be announced on 14 November. Notably, banks across Bihar were closed on November 6 due to the first phase of polling.

The RBI typically designates a bank holiday in various parts of the country to observe national, religious, and regional even...